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Clinical symptoms, signs and tests for identification of impending and current water-loss dehydration in older people (Review) (2015)
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Hooper, L., Abdelhamid, A., Attreed, N. J., Campbell, W. W., Channell, A. M., Chassagne, P., Culp, K. R., Fletcher, S. J., Fortes, M. B., Fuller, N., Gaspar, P. M., Gilbert, D. J., Heathcote, A. C., Kafri, M. W., Kajii, F., Lindner, G., Mack, G. W., Mentes, J. C., Merlani, P., Needham, R. A., …Hunter, P. (2015). Clinical symptoms, signs and tests for identification of impending and current water-loss dehydration in older people (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 1(4), Article CD009647. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD009647.pub2

Background There is evidence that water-loss dehydration is common in older people and associated with many causes of morbidity and mortality. However, it is unclear what clinical symptoms, signs and tests may be used to identify early dehydration... Read More about Clinical symptoms, signs and tests for identification of impending and current water-loss dehydration in older people (Review).

Stroke self-management: what does good nursing support look like? (2015)
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Kidd, L., Lawrence, M., Booth, J., & Rowat, A. M. (2015). Stroke self-management: what does good nursing support look like?. Primary Health Care, 25, 24-27

Nurses play a pivotal role in stroke self-management, yet there is a gap in our understanding of the perspectives of, and challenges faced, by stroke nurses in relation to the development, implementation and effect of stroke self-management support s... Read More about Stroke self-management: what does good nursing support look like?.

Alcohol use amongst older adults: Knowledge and beliefs of occupational therapists working in physical health care settings (2015)
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Maclean, F., Gill, J., O’May, F., & Breckenridge, J. (2015). Alcohol use amongst older adults: Knowledge and beliefs of occupational therapists working in physical health care settings. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(5), 320-330. https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022614562790

Introduction There is little discussion in the United Kingdom occupational therapy literature surrounding the topic of older people and alcohol, despite the growing prevalence of alcohol-related health problems in older adults resulting from an agein... Read More about Alcohol use amongst older adults: Knowledge and beliefs of occupational therapists working in physical health care settings.

Delayed hypoglycaemia in people with type 1 diabetes after performing moderate intensity exercise before the evening meal (2015)
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Charlton, J., Kilbride, L., MacLean, R., Darlison, M. G., & McKnight, J. (2015). Delayed hypoglycaemia in people with type 1 diabetes after performing moderate intensity exercise before the evening meal. Practical Diabetes, 32(3), 99-102. https://doi.org/10.1002/pdi.1933

For a person with type 1 diabetes, participation in exercise may increase the risk of hypoglycaemia. Research has been performed during or immediately after exercise in a laboratory environment, with limited evidence regarding strategies for post-e... Read More about Delayed hypoglycaemia in people with type 1 diabetes after performing moderate intensity exercise before the evening meal.

Psychometric properties of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) for US mothers (2015)
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Barbosa-Leiker, C., Hollins Martin, C. J., Martin, C. R., & Fleming, S. (2015). Psychometric properties of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) for US mothers. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 33(5), 504-511. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2015.1024211

Objective: The aims of this study were to continue the scale development process of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) by refining the scale to make it culturally relevant for US participants, examining the factor structure of the BSS-R, an... Read More about Psychometric properties of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) for US mothers.

Identifying and managing naevus dysmorphia in clinical practice (2015)
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Affleck, A. G., Wray, E., & Chouliara, Z. (2015). Identifying and managing naevus dysmorphia in clinical practice. World Journal of Dermatology, 4(2), 114. https://doi.org/10.5314/wjd.v4.i2.114

Naevus dysmorphia is a form of appearance concern/body image dissatisfaction, which describes a preoccupation with the appearance of a clinically small melanocytic naevus. The naevus is perceived by the patient to be disfiguring. Such perception lead... Read More about Identifying and managing naevus dysmorphia in clinical practice.

Treatment targets in emergency departments: nurses’ views of how they affect clinical practice (2015)
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Hoyle, L., & Grant, A. (2015). Treatment targets in emergency departments: nurses’ views of how they affect clinical practice. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 24(15-16), 2211-2218. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12835

Aims and objectives. To understand nurses’ views and experiences of four hour treatment targets in the emergency department and how this impacts clinical decision making throughout acute secondary care hospitals. Background. In many countries natio... Read More about Treatment targets in emergency departments: nurses’ views of how they affect clinical practice.

How UK internet websites portray breast milk expression and breast pumps: a qualitative study of content (2015)
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McInnes, R. J., Arbuckle, A., & Hoddinott, P. (2015). How UK internet websites portray breast milk expression and breast pumps: a qualitative study of content. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 15, Article 81. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-015-0509-0

Background Exclusive breastfeeding for six months is recommended but few parents achieve this; particularly younger and less well-educated mothers. Many parents introduce infant formula milk to manage feeding but describe a desire to express breastm... Read More about How UK internet websites portray breast milk expression and breast pumps: a qualitative study of content.

Education of healthcare professionals for preventing pressure ulcers (2015)
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Porter-Armstrong, A. P., Moore, Z. E., Bradbury, I., & McDonough, S. (2015). Education of healthcare professionals for preventing pressure ulcers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd011620

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of educational interventions on the knowledge and clinical behaviour of healthcare professionals in pressure ulcer prevention.

The Relationship Between Renal Function, Physical Function and Survival In Older Patients Discharged From Inpatient Rehabilitation (2015)
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Doyle, E. M., Sloan, J. M., Goodbrand, J., McMurdo, M. E. T., Donnan, P. T., McGilchrist, M., Frost, H., & Witham, M. D. (2015). The Relationship Between Renal Function, Physical Function and Survival In Older Patients Discharged From Inpatient Rehabilitation. Age and ageing, 44(suppl 1), i11-i11. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afv031.01

No abstract available.

A systematic review on drugs absorption modifications after eradication in Helicobacter pylori positive patients undergoing replacement therapy (2015)
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Fiorini, G., Bland, J., Hughes, E., Castelli, V., & Vaira, D. (2015). A systematic review on drugs absorption modifications after eradication in Helicobacter pylori positive patients undergoing replacement therapy. Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, 24(1), 95-100. https://doi.org/10.15403/jgld.2014.1121.fio

Background & Aims: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection has been suggested as a cause of impaired drug absorption. This infection leads to alteration of the gastric acid secretion that may change the conformational characteristics of drugs and t... Read More about A systematic review on drugs absorption modifications after eradication in Helicobacter pylori positive patients undergoing replacement therapy.

The effects of hazardous working conditions on burnout in Macau nurses (2015)
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Hu, S. X., Luk, A. L., & Smith, G. D. (2015). The effects of hazardous working conditions on burnout in Macau nurses. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 2(1), 86-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2015.01.006

Objective To examine the effects of various hazardous factors in working environments on burnout in a cohort of clinical nurses in Macau. Methods A cross–sectional survey was used to examine specific workplace hazards for burnout in qualifie... Read More about The effects of hazardous working conditions on burnout in Macau nurses.

Nasogastric feeding for stroke patients: practice and education (2015)
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Mahoney, C. M., Rowat, A. M., Macmillan, M., & Dennis, M. S. (2015). Nasogastric feeding for stroke patients: practice and education. British Journal of Nursing, 24(6), 319-325. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2015.24.6.319

Background and aims: Dysphagia is common after stroke, so feeding through a nasogastric (NG) tube may be necessary. These tubes are frequently dislodged, causing interruption to feeding and hydration, and potential aspiration of feed or fluids into... Read More about Nasogastric feeding for stroke patients: practice and education.

Mixed methods feasibility study for a trial of blood pressure telemonitoring for people who have had stroke/transient ischaemic attack (TIA) (2015)
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Hanley, J., Fairbrother, P., Krishan, A., McCloughan, L., Padfield, P., Paterson, M., Pinnock, H., Sheikh, A., Sudlow, C., Todd, A., & McKinstry, B. (2015). Mixed methods feasibility study for a trial of blood pressure telemonitoring for people who have had stroke/transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Trials, 16(1), 117. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-015-0628-y

Background Good blood pressure (BP) control reduces the risk of recurrence of stroke/transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Although there is strong evidence that BP telemonitoring helps achieve good control, none of the major trials have considered th... Read More about Mixed methods feasibility study for a trial of blood pressure telemonitoring for people who have had stroke/transient ischaemic attack (TIA).

Development of an item list to assess the forgotten joint concept in shoulder patients (2015)
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Giesinger, J. M., Kesterke, N., Hamilton, D. F., Holzner, B., Jost, B., & Giesinger, K. (2015). Development of an item list to assess the forgotten joint concept in shoulder patients. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 16(1), 67 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-015-0520-7

Background To generate an item list for the assessment of joint awareness in shoulder patients and to collect patient feedback on the comprehensibility of the items and the forgotten joint concept. Methods Item content was generated on the basis... Read More about Development of an item list to assess the forgotten joint concept in shoulder patients.

The mobile revolution—using smartphone apps to prevent cardiovascular disease (2015)
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Neubeck, L., Lowres, N., Benjamin, E. J., Freedman, S. B., Coorey, G., & Redfern, J. (2015). The mobile revolution—using smartphone apps to prevent cardiovascular disease. Nature Reviews Cardiology, 12(6), 350-360. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrcardio.2015.34

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Mobile technology might enable increased access to effective prevention of CVDs. Given the high penetration of smartphones into groups with low socioeconomic statu... Read More about The mobile revolution—using smartphone apps to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Multimodal Secondary Prevention Behavioral Interventions for TIA and Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2015)
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Lawrence, M., Pringle, J., Kerr, S., Booth, J., Govan, L., & Roberts, N. J. (2015). Multimodal Secondary Prevention Behavioral Interventions for TIA and Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLOS ONE, 10(3), Article e0120902. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0120902

Background Guidelines recommend implementation of multimodal interventions to help prevent recurrent TIA/stroke. We undertook a systematic review to assess the effectiveness of behavioral secondary prevention interventions. Strategy Searches wer... Read More about Multimodal Secondary Prevention Behavioral Interventions for TIA and Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Ethical issues when involving people newly diagnosed with dementia in research (2015)
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Holland, S., & Kydd, A. (2015). Ethical issues when involving people newly diagnosed with dementia in research. Nurse Researcher, 22(4), 25-29. https://doi.org/10.7748/nr.22.4.25.e1308

Aim To discuss the methodological and ethical review challenges encountered by researchers who want to enable people with dementia to be involved in research. Background There has been increasing recognition of the importance of involving people w... Read More about Ethical issues when involving people newly diagnosed with dementia in research.

Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions for Depression Symptoms in Patients Accessing Drug and Alcohol Treatment (2015)
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Delgadillo, J., Gore, S., Ali, S., Ekers, D., Gilbody, S., Gilchrist, G., McMillan, D., & Hughes, E. (2015). Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions for Depression Symptoms in Patients Accessing Drug and Alcohol Treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 55, 6-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2015.02.008

Depressed mood often co-exists with frequent drug and alcohol use. This trial examined the feasibility of screening, recruitment, randomization and engagement of drug and alcohol users in psychological interventions for depression symptoms. A total o... Read More about Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions for Depression Symptoms in Patients Accessing Drug and Alcohol Treatment.